Five, Five Dollar, Five Dollar Ship-ping!

That’s right, blanketmybaby.com has extended our $5 flat rate shipping deal through the month of January.  This means you can buy all of the blankets on your wish list without paying any more for postage.  Blankets also make great baby shower gifts, and if you can’t make the shower, you can ship your gift straight to your friend or family member.

Buy a unique baby blanket in blue, pink, white or rainbow!  Go green and try an organic blanket, add luxury with a cashmere blanket or add personalized touch with an embroidered blanket.  It’s up to you, but the more you buy, the more you save on shipping!

This offer applies to all orders being shipped to United States addresses (excluding Alaska and Hawaii).  Visit blanketmybaby.com to start shopping and shipping!

Safe, baby-friendly blankets from Blanket My Baby

Are you searching for a unique baby blanket that is safe for your baby and gives you peace of mind?  At blanketmybaby.com, we carry a wide selection of blankets that will meet your needs.

How will you know the features that each of our stylish yet practical products has to offer?  When you click on the name of a product, simply scroll down to the header that says “Product Details”, or contact us at customerservice@blanketmybaby.com for more information about the blanket you are looking for.

We have blankets that are:

• Hypoallergenic (cause fewer allergic reactions)
• Organic
• Machine Washable
• Breathable
• Flame Resistant
• Hand made in the USA
• Personalized
• Helpful in reducing the risk of SIDS
• Helpful for extended sleeping

We hope to give you the best blanket buying experience on the internet.  May you find the perfect blanket for your own baby, for a baby you love or for a baby shower gift.  Happy shopping.

Personalized Baby Animal Blankets Available!

Well, we’re working out the kinks on our personalized feature for our site.  This is good news for you, our customer!  We’re looking to add several personalized baby blankets going forward.  We understand that these blankets are hot and make great gifts.  Why?  Because personalized, embroidered blankets stand out from the crowd.  Kids love to have a blanket that says their name, and parents love to take pictures with those blankets!

Here’s a couple of great blankets we have on our site that you can get personalized - Jo Jo Giraffe and the Sweet Baby Blanket with Parkers Pond Keepsake Box.  Both come with fun animal friends that will sure to become new best buds for your little one.

You can get both for the low price of $24.95, with only $8 more to personalize!

Jo Jo Giraffe Personalized Animal Blanket

Personalized Baby Blankets Are Here!

If you’ve been holding your breath for BlanketMyBaby to offer personalized baby blankets, then you are in luck!  First of all, exhale.  Then, check out the many new products we are offering on our site.

Ok, while I admit that I was hesitant to add these products (more below), we realize that personalized blankets are an important part of any baby blanket store.  If you are looking to buy a gift for a friend or family member, there is hardly a better way out there to show your caring thoughtfulness than with an embroidered blanket.  It shows that you go the extra distance to put a touch of kindness in your gift.  Plus, it’s something the child can treasure as their own!

Look closely on our product page.  Notice anything different?  Ok, you may have caught us.  This category page is a bit different than the rest.  If you’ve noticed, there are no helpful filters or pop images to help you get a closer look.  I’ve added these products as affiliate only for now.  Yeah, yeah, not my favorite, but we’re more concerned about you having a fuller selection than the checkout being on BMB.  So go ahead, knock yourself out and discover some of the great personalized blankets we have to choose from!

Personalized Bear Blankets

Personalized Baby Blankets - Ultimate Puppy Girl Luxury Blanket

It seems that so many parents and gift givers are looking for the perfect baby blanket for a newborn.  Shopping at baby boutiques can be expensive and stores like Babys R Us don’t have unique baby blankets.  So, online shopping is the way to go.  

In order to give a truly unique gift, a lot of shoppers turn to personalized baby blankets to send a special message.  Over the next few posts, I’d like to present some fantastic products of personalized and embroidered baby blankets.  Giving this blanket as a gift shows that you have gone the extra mile to show you care.  

First up is the Ultimate Puppy Girl Luxury Blanket.  The price is a bit more than average at $139.95, but this truly is a luxury blanket.  The fabric is an extra thick fluffy microfibre.  It has a brown ruffle on the edges for little girls and a taggie blue dot fringe for boys.  The adorable puppy on the front lets you know right away that this blanket is going to be your little girl’s best friend.  You can pamper her with this extremely cozy blanket and place a personalized name on it, up to 8 letters. 

The blanket is large, 34″ x 40″, so as your baby grows, it can even transfer over to their bed.  In fact, many testimonials of this blanket say how it has helped kids transition to their beds when it is time.  

If you are looking for a super cozy, personalized blanket for a gift, this ultimate blanket would be a great choice. 

An Everyday Parent’s Advice for Buying the Perfect Baby Blanket – Unique, personalized blankets with the baby’s name embroidered make great gifts

Lisa, 33, Eastgate, Ohio
Proud mom of Nolan, Rylie and Ashlynn

If was going to buy a unique baby blanket for a friend, I would buy a personalized blanket embroidered with the baby’s name.

I received a personalized blanket as a gift from a client of mine for the birth of my third child.  It is made of a very soft, pink, fleece material and has an attached bunny.  My baby loves to play with it and hold on to it.  The picture below was taken of her with the bunny blanket and is featured on my website, http://hezlepphotography.smugmug.com/, under “Portfolio” and then the “My Kids” tab.

When buying a personalized blanket, it is still important to purchase a blanket that the baby will love to cuddle with and that the parent will actually use.  Blankets can be unique and practical at the same time.  See the following post featured on blanketmybaby.com for my general blanket-buying advice:

An Everyday Parent’s Advice for Buying the Perfect Baby Blanket - Swaddling blankets and multi-purpose blankets - Babies need different blankets as they grow

You may have noticed that she is laying in a basket with another homemade, crocheted baby blanket.  I do not usually give crocheted blankets as gifts because I do not know how to make them.  If you would like to read why crocheted blankets are my all-time favorite baby blanket, visit the following post:

An Everyday Parent’s Advice for Buying the Perfect Baby Blanket – You don’t always have to buy the perfect baby blanket – Handmade, crocheted blankets are my all-time favorite

Christening Blanket - Baby Blankets for Special Occasions Series

If you plan to attend a Christening or dedication ceremony, why not gift a blanket that will be a lasting reminder of the special occasion?  Below is a list of a few places to find a Christening blanket.

Personal Creations Christening Blanket

Personal Creations sells a white blanket made of cotton/poly blend fabric that can be monogrammed.  What a classic, beautiful blanket.  The blanket can be personalized with the baby’s name and birth date or Christening date.  Don’t fear the fragile appearance–it’s okay if your baby loves it and wants to cuddle with it over and over.  It’s machine washable!

Babies also love to play with textures and trims.  The eyelet trim on this blanket is decorative and adds to the classic style of the blanket.  The same trim may serve as great entertainment for your little one.

Anna Bean Cotton Embroidered Christening Blanket with Ruffles

If you’re willing to spend a little more money, Anna Bean has several Christening blankets to choose from.  These unique blankets can be purchased specifically for boys or girls, or a unisex option may be selected.  The pictured blanket is made of 100% cotton broad cloth and was hand embroidered in South America.  It features a cotton ruffle trim and tiny beads to accent the detailed embroidery.

Christening Essentials Generic Silk Christening Blanket with Celtic Cross

If your looking for a traditional Christening blanket with an image of a cross, this may be the option for you.  The pictured blanket from Christening Essentials is made of natural silk, and is backed with 100% cotton flannel.  This unique baby blanket is handmade in the U.S.A.  It is slightly off-white and features an embroidered Celtic cross.

Christening Essentials has a wide variety of other Christening blankets for babies and numerous other Christening products.

An Everyday Parent’s Advice for Buying the Perfect Baby Blanket - Blankets must be unique and user-friendly

Anne, 24, Erlanger, KY 

Proud mom of Deacon

Anne loves buying and receiving blankets with a personal touch or a unique flair.  She also realizes that a baby blanket is going to be used by guess who...a baby!  This means it may endure some serious wear-and-tear.  Check out her advice below to find out what she looks for when buying a baby blanket.

Unique baby blankets

1) Personalized or Monogrammed baby blankets
I received a blanket at a baby shower with white satin trim. It had Deacon’s name and a teddy bear monogrammed on it.

2) Matches the baby’s room
When buying a blanket for a friend, I look for something that will match the décor of the baby’s room. The blanket does not necessarily have to match the set of bedding, but it should have coordinating colors.

3) Fun colors or textures are a must
I always buy a blanket that is unique in some way: it may be full of color, a satin border, or fringe (babies love blankets with “fun” materials).

Durable, functional baby blankets

1) Easy to wash
Babies get things dirty. Always buy blankets that are machine washable so that you can wash and use them over and over again!

2) Easy to pack
Sometimes you need to get somewhere in only a moment’s notice. The blanket should be easy to fold and pack so that you can throw it in with the rest of the baby gear and hit the road.

3) Affordable
I think blankets need not be expensive. A parent should not have to choose between diapers or a blanket. Any blanket over $15.00 gets passed up by me. That way, if my son destroys it, there is no heartbreak and no tears shed.

4) Durable and Long-lasting
Blankets are one of the best security items for children-so it needs to stand the test of time.